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On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

Facing criminal charges in South Dakota may seem like an uphill battle, but that does not mean you are helpless in your situation. Just as there are things you can do that would make your case worse, there are also things you can do that would help your case.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

If you find yourself traveling through Sturgis or another part of South Dakota and a law enforcement officer pulls you over and believes you are driving while intoxicated, he or she will likely ask you to take a breath test with a device known as a Breathalyzer. Breathalyzers assess the amount of alcohol you have in your body to give authorities a sense of how impaired you might be behind the wheel. While, if used and calibrated properly, these devices are often accurate, there are several factors that can cause them to produce false results.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Monday, January 8, 2018.

With jurisdictions around the country taking steps to legalize the use of medicinal and recreational marijuana, you may feel there is nothing wrong if you use a little of the substance here and there. Though you may be a supporter of legalization, it is still a crime to use and possess marijuana in South Dakota. If an officer pulls you over and arrests you for being in possession of marijuana, you could end up with a drug charge.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

Your doctor prescribed pain pills for your chronic health issue, but the medication has a high risk of dependence. Once you have been taking the habit-forming pills for a while, your doctor decides you should take something else. At this point, you lose your source, but your dependence on the drug continues.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Do you already have a DUI conviction and now face another? You may wonder how it got to this point. You swore it would never happen again, that you learned your lesson the first time after all the consequences you received.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Monday, September 11, 2017.

South Dakota is one of the strictest states on marijuana use. There is zero tolerance for THC impairment and motor vehicle use. It is also a partial home to one of the busiest highways in the country. Many people who use marijuana recreationally and medicinally pass through the area on Interstate 90, not realizing that possession of the substance is illegal. Many tourists and locals also do not realize that driving while under the influence of pot is not legal.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Thursday, August 10, 2017.

Have you been enjoying the thrilling events at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally? Along with rides, concerts, contests and food, your entertainment has probably included consuming alcohol to beat the heat and relax.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.

There are many advocates in South Dakota and surrounding areas who would love to see marijuana legalized. In recent years, they have made significant progress in convincing state and federal authorities to rethink legislature which bans marijuana and its derivative compounds. Considerations have taken place as recently as a few months ago, in fact, that might be indicative of progress.

On behalf of Matt Kinney of Kinney Law, pc posted in blog on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

South Dakota enjoys a thriving tourist business, but many visitors bring their medical marijuana prescriptions from another state, not realizing that South Dakota law does not recognize the prescription as legal. If the police stop you in a routine traffic stop, can they use a drug dog to search your vehicle?

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